Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs Shamil Gaziev Picks and Prediction – 3/2/2024

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Two gigantic human beings square off Saturday night in the UFC Fight Night main event. Both men come into this matchup with double digit career wins as each look to thrust themselves into the top 15. Fireworks are to be expected as both men will swing for the fences looking to end the night early by putting their opponents lights out on Saturday. Stay up to date with our UFC Picks.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik has the experience factor in this fight despite losing 5 of his last 8 fights. Jairzinho Rozenstruik started his UCF career on a tear with 4 straight knockout wins. Rozenstruik will rely on his ability and talent to turn his recent luck back in the right direction Saturday.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik is 6'2 and weighs 257 LBS coming into Saturday night. With a 78 inch and an orthodox stance Rozenstruik will have an edge in this fight. Landing more than 51% of his strikes puts Rozenstruik near the top of the heavyweight division.

Shamil Gaziev is undefeated in his professional career but this will be just his third fight under the UFC banner. Standing at 6’4 Weighing in at 264 lbs his size will come into play on Saturday. With a half inch reach advantage Gaziev will look to use that edge on Saturday.

Coming into Saturday with 12 professional fights Gaziev will look to end things early. Gaziev only has seen one of his professional fights go to the distance as he currently holds 8 knockouts and three submission victories. This will be the biggest step up in talent Gaziev has seen as struggles could show through early Saturday night in the main event.